These air fryer hard-boiled eggs are the quickest eggs to make since you don't have to wait for boiling water! They are completely hands-off and turn out perfectly every single time! As an added bonus, they are super easy to peel!
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How To Make Easy Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs
Did you know that your air fryer can make perfectly cooked and easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs in no time? It's so ridiculously simple that you're never going to cook them in a pot on the stove again!
It may even be easier than my Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs, but that's definitely up for debate! Go ahead and make a bunch, and you'll be set for the whole week!
🥘 Ingredients
Grab your eggs and set up an ice bath afterward! These hard-boiled eggs are as straightforward as it gets!
- Eggs - 6 large eggs, preferably at room temperature.
- Water - Enough water to submerge your eggs in after they have finished cooking.
- Ice - You'll want to add 1-2 handfuls of ice to water in order to create an ice bath for the cooked eggs.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Hard-Boiled Eggs In The Air Fryer
You're never going to have to wait for water to boil to make eggs again! All you need is your air fryer, a bowl, and some tongs to transfer the hot eggs.
This recipe will make 6 large hard-boiled eggs, but you can cook as many as you like!
- Preheat. Preheat your air fryer to 250°F (120°C).
- Place. Arrange 6 eggs (300 grams) in the basket of your air fryer, keeping them in a single layer.
- Cook. Set your timer for 13 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 17 minutes for hard-boiled eggs (or even up to 18 minutes) and let them cook (*See note).
- Prepare the ice bath. When the time is almost up, pour 2 cups (475 milliliters) of water (or enough to submerge your eggs) into a bowl and add a couple of handfuls of ice.
- Transfer. When the eggs are done cooking, use tongs to carefully transfer them to the ice bath.
- Cool. Let your eggs cool in the water for about 5 minutes (or until cool enough to handle).
- Peel. Peel your eggs and serve immediately, or store them for later.
🍴 How To Use Hard-Boiled Eggs
Eat your hard-boiled eggs by themselves, or use them in some of your favorite recipes! They taste fantastic as deviled eggs, in egg salad, sliced and served on a turkey chef salad, or added to a fresh garden salad or wedge salad! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- All air fryers have different wattages and can differ in how long it takes to cook your eggs to your desired level of doneness (like microwaves). If this is your first time, I recommend only cooking a couple of eggs and checking to see if you need to increase the cooking time at all.
- You can cook up to a dozen eggs at once as long as they are all in a single layer in your air fryer.
- The shell of your eggs may have some raised bumps when they are done cooking. Don't worry about this as it is just from the hot air. The inside is still cooked perfectly fine.
- Placing your eggs into an ice bath helps to stop the cooking process immediately and makes them easier to peel.
- If using different-sized eggs, your cooking time may vary slightly.
- Use room-temperature eggs to help prevent cracking during cooking. If needed, you can place them into a bowl of lukewarm water while you wait for the air fryer to preheat.
Table 1: Air Fryer Cook Times
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| 12 minutes | Very soft-boiled eggs |
| 13 minutes | Soft-boiled eggs |
| 14 minutes | Creamy medium-boiled eggs |
| 15 minutes | Medium boiled eggs |
| 16 minutes | Medium-hard boiled eggs |
| 17 minutes | Creamy hard-boiled eggs |
| 18 minutes | Firm hard-boiled eggs |
It is important to note that these times may vary based on the wattage and type of air fryer that you have. Therefore, you can use this table as a rough guideline for how long you want to cook your eggs and adjust them as necessary.
🥡 Storing
You can store your hard-boiled eggs, either peeled or unpeeled. If they still have the shell, they can be stored in a container in the fridge for up to 1 week. If they have been peeled, keep them submerged in water (changing the water daily) or in a sealed container with damp paper towels over them for 1 week.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Eggs cooked in an air fryer have a similar texture to traditionally boiled eggs. The key difference is in the ease of cooking and peeling. Air frying creates evenly cooked eggs with firm whites and creamy yolks, and they tend to be easier to peel.
Yes, you can cook up to a dozen eggs in the air fryer as long as they are placed in a single layer. It's important to avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
Preheating the air fryer is recommended for this recipe. It helps to start the cooking process immediately and ensures consistent results.
😋 More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Corn On The Cob - Perfectly cooked corn on the cob using your air fryer.
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries - Breaded strips of zucchini only take a few minutes to cook.
- Air Fryer Pretzel Bites - Salty and soft pretzel balls are made using refrigerated pizza dough.
- Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket - Little Smokies sausages are rolled in crescent rolls and cooked until flaky.
- Air Fryer Italian Sausages - Flavorful sausages with a crispy and golden casing that and juicy on the inside.
- Air Fryer Bacon - Crispy, delicious bacon without having to deal with the splatter of bacon grease.
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📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups water (or enough to submerge the eggs)
- 1 cup ice
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 250°F (120°C).
- Arrange 6 large eggs in the basket of your air fryer, keeping them in a single layer.
- Set your timer for 13 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 17 minutes for hard-boiled eggs and let them cook (*See note).
- When the time is almost up, pour 2 cups water into a bowl and add 1 cup ice.
- When the eggs are done cooking, use tongs to carefully transfer them to the ice bath.
- Let your eggs cool in the water for about 5 minutes (or until cool enough to handle).
- Peel your eggs and serve immediately or store them for later.
Notes
- All air fryers have different wattages and can differ in the amount of time it takes to cook your eggs to your desired level of doneness (like microwaves). If this is your first time, I recommend only cooking a couple of eggs and checking to see if you need to increase the cooking time at all.
- You can cook up to a dozen eggs at once, as long as they are all in a single layer in your air fryer.
- The shell of your eggs may have some raised bumps when done cooking. Don't worry about this as it is just from the hot air. The inside is still cooked perfectly fine.
- Placing your eggs into an ice bath helps to immediately stop the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
- If using different-sized eggs, your cook time may vary slightly.
- Use room-temperature eggs to help prevent cracking during cooking. If needed, you can place them into a bowl of lukewarm water while you wait for the air fryer to preheat.
- To store: You can store your hardboiled eggs either peeled or unpeeled. If they still have the shell, they can be stored in a container in the fridge for up to 1 week. If they have been peeled, keep them submerged in water (changing the water daily) or in a sealed container with damp paper towels over them for 1 week.
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